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Acclaimed journalist, filmmaker Brent Renaud shot and killed in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Interior Ministry says the 50-year-old documentary filmmaker died Sunday in Irpin.
3 years ago
Iran claims missile barrage near U.S. consulate in Iraq
The attack was retaliation for an Israeli strike in Syria that killed two members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
3 years ago
Russian airstrike escalates offensive in western Ukraine
An American journalist was killed and another wounded when their car was fired upon at a Russian checkpoint Sunday, according to police.
3 years ago
Concern grows over traffickers targeting Ukrainian refugees
As millions of women and children flee across Ukraine’s borders, concerns grow over how to protect the most vulnerable refugees from being targeted by human traffickers.
3 years ago
Russia strikes near Ukrainian capital; port city under siege
Russian forces are pounding the port city of Mariupol, shelling its downtown as residents hide.
3 years ago
Russia plans to limit Instagram and label Meta an extremist group
The move came after the tech giant said it would permit some calls for violence against "Russian invaders."
3 years ago
South Jersey women’s hockey team raising money to assist fellow players in Ukraine
The New Jersey Jaguars, a women’s rec hockey team from Mt. Laurel, is raising money to support Ukrainian players, whom they befriended four years ago.
3 years ago
Dems set for House approval of Ukraine aid, drop COVID funds
The money covers the U.S. costs of sending troops and weapons to Eastern Europe and equipping allied forces there in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion.
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The Regional Roundup – March 7th
House passes bill for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. Amtrak engineer found not guilty. And, once-critically endangered bald eagles are being tested for lead poisoning.
Air Date: March 7, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:41Crisis deepens, Ukraine accuses Moscow of ‘medieval’ tactics
A third round of talks between the two sides ended with a top Ukrainian official saying there had been minor, unspecified progress toward establishing safe corridors.
3 years ago
Russia’s war on Ukraine is dire for world hunger. But there are solutions
Russia's invasion of Ukraine isn't only jeopardizing the lives of Ukraine's citizens. The war is also on track to cause a surge in severe malnutrition and even starvation.
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Russian attacks halt plans to evacuate Ukrainian civilians
A second attempt to evacuate civilians from a besieged city in southern Ukraine collapsed Sunday as Russian attacks stopped plans to create a humanitarian corridor.
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Zelenskyy’s ‘desperate’ plea to Congress: Send more planes
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with some 300 members of Congress and their staffs in an hourlong private video call on Saturday.
3 years ago
How to support Ukrainian people this weekend in Philly
Eat brunch, buy pastries, attend a rally, or make a donation.
3 years ago
Putin says Ukraine’s future in doubt as cease-fires collapse
Ukrainian officials said Russian artillery fire and airstrikes had prevented residents from leaving before the agreed-to evacuations got underway on Saturday.
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